Lucapon South, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 4,284 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6951, 119.9357 (15° 42' North, 119° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Lucapon South is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,284. This represented 6.71% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lucapon South in the 2015 Census was 3,923 broken down into 922 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,277 | 1,058 | 4.99 | |
| 3,334 | 652 | 5.11 | |
| 3,292 | 625 | 5.27 | |
| 3,890 | 806 | 4.83 | |
| 3,726 | 607 | 6.14 | |
| 3,923 | 922 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lucapon South is 10 to 14, with 474 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 89 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 368 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 460 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 474 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 326 | 8.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 297 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 285 | 7.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 266 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 221 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 200 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 199 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 195 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 187 | 4.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 145 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 93 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.79% |
| Total | 3,941 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lucapon South fell from 5,279 in 1990 to 4,284 in 2020, a decrease of 995 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.77%, or an increase of 343 people, from the previous population of 3,941 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,279 | – | |
| 3,334 | -8.25% | |
| 3,292 | -0.27% | |
| 4,006 | 2.74% | |
| 3,745 | -2.42% | |
| 3,941 | 0.98% | |
| 4,284 | 1.77% |
Location
Lucapon South is situated at approximately 15.6951, 119.9357, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lucapon South shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Uacon, Candelaria, Zambales
- Tubotubo South, Santa Cruz, Zambales
- Tubotubo North, Santa Cruz, Zambales
- Pogonsili, Aguilar, Pangasinan
- Buenlag, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
- Bantay, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
- Muelang, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
- Bunagan, Mangatarem, Pangasinan
- Lucapon North, Santa Cruz, Zambales
- Bayto, Santa Cruz, Zambales
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.